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Snickerdoodle Banana Bread

Make this delightful Snickerdoodle Banana Bread with overripe bananas for a sweet, moist treat. Perfect for breakfast and easy to customize!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 3 medium Ripe Bananas Heavily spotted for best results.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with half whole wheat flour.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Try honey or maple syrup for a lighter option.
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Enhances moisture and depth of flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Leavening agent.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Key flavor element.
  • 2 large Eggs For vegan option, use a flax egg.
  • 1/2 cup Butter Can use plant-based substitute.
  • 1/2 cup Milk Non-dairy options like almond or oat milk work great.
For the Topping
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar for Topping Optional for sweetness and crunch.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Loaf Pan
  • Measuring cups
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather all your ingredients and equipment.
  2. Mash the ripe bananas in a large bowl until mostly smooth with a few lumps remaining.
  3. Whisk together the melted butter, eggs, and milk in a separate bowl, then pour over the mashed bananas.
  4. Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in another bowl.
  5. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Grease a loaf pan and pour the batter into it, smoothing the top.
  7. Mix sugar and cinnamon for topping and sprinkle evenly over the batter.
  8. Bake for 50-60 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.7mg

Notes

For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend. Feel free to add nuts or chocolate chips for extra flavor.

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